Manufacturing Design Engineer

Chengdu Shenzhen Until 9/21/2026 First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

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Description

In this highly visible role, you will manage selection, implementation & optimization of manufacturing processes for mechanical enclosure subassemblies for our legendary products.

You will apply your Mechanical Engineering experience and work cross functionally with Product Design Engineering and Industrial Design to assess product features for manufacturability, and recommend capable production processes and equipment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industry Engineering, Master or Ph. D is a plus, proven track record of outstanding academic performances is preferred.

Proficient in English as a working language (verbal and written)

Preferred Qualifications

Cross disciplinary knowledges like mechatronics, control theory, machine learning are considered plus.

A standout teammate and self starter with innovation, integrity and attention to details.

Ability to work on manufacturing sites independently and willingness on over 50% travel frequently (mainly in Asia).

Action oriented, is able to manage the challenges and proactive to provide solutions.

Vendor management experience, be good handling the conflicts and command vendors to implement actions and deliver results.

Quick learner, capable to quickly pick up process knowledge and make design influence, meanwhile be innovative to process engineering.

About this role

Summary

Manage manufacturing processes for product enclosures, collaborate cross-functionally, optimize production, travel involved.

Job title

manufacturing design engineer

Experience level

null

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Based in China with remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

mechanical engineeringmanufacturing processesproduct designindustrial designEnglish

Preferred skills

mechatronicscontrol theorymachine learningvendor managementprocess knowledge

Specializations

mechanical engineeringmanufacturing processesproduct designindustrial design
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

China

Remote Country

Chengdu, Sichuan, China

On-site City

Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China

On-site City

Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

On-site City